The startup develops smart textile components that integrate timed electrical impulses for muscle activation or suppression within everyday garments. This technology provides targeted limb support and facilitates neurological rehabilitation and muscle training for individuals with mobility impairments, enhancing their ability to regain movement and improve overall well-being.
Funding
$350K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Individuals recovering from stroke or other neurological injuries often struggle to regain full motor function due to impaired neural pathways and muscle weakness. Traditional rehabilitation methods can be time-consuming, require specialized equipment, and may not always be accessible or effective in restoring lost movement.
Solution
KnitRegen develops smart textile components, called PowerBeads, that integrate into everyday garments to deliver timed electrical impulses for targeted muscle activation or suppression. These impulses selectively stimulate weakened muscles or inhibit overactive muscles, helping to re-wire connections between the brain and muscles. The wearable therapy device is designed to be discreetly worn alongside daily activities, complementing physiotherapy regimens and facilitating neurological rehabilitation for individuals with mobility impairments. The technology aims to restore movement, build strength, and deliver long-term changes to muscle activity.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes stroke survivors and individuals with other neurological conditions who are seeking to regain hand and finger movement, as well as clinicians and therapists involved in neurological rehabilitation.
Features
- Smart textile components (PowerBeads) that integrate into everyday garments
- Delivers timed electrical impulses to selectively activate or suppress muscle activity
- Designed to be worn discreetly during daily activities
- Complements existing physiotherapy regimens
- Targets specific muscles to restore movement and build strength
- Aims to re-wire connections between the brain and muscles
- First product is a wristband paired with an earpiece